DEVO 09.18.23

DEVO. 09.18.23

“At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him.” (Luke‬ ‭2:25‬ ‭NLT)

- He eagerly waited! - It was a time of darkness, where the children of God had not heard from God in a long time - And the children of God reflected that in their actions and morals. - They reflected a fatherless generation. Not that He has left them but that they had left Him. - But then there was Simeon. He was a righteous man. - That means that He was right with God in His heart and actions. - He was devout to God, filled with the Holy Spirit and he waited in faith and patience as He waited for the Messiah to come. - Just like Simeon, we as God’s people are to wait for the return of Christ. - Jesus said, “I will come back again and I will take you to Myself, so that where I am you may be also.” (JOHN‬ ‭14:3‬ ‭AMP)‬‬ - In Matthew 24:42, Jesus says, “So be alert [give strict attention, be cautious and active in faith], for you do not know which day [whether near or far] your Lord is coming.” - ‭‭Be alert! - Be like faithful Simeon - I believe that during this season of the Feast of Trumpets and 10 days of repentance is a time when we will see the Return of our Lord. - Although Jesus tell us in Matt. 24:36 That “No one knows the day or hour when the Messiah will return.” We can know the season that He will return. - Because of that, we need to prepare your hearts and spiritual life! - Don’t place your hope in this world and all that it has to offer. - Be alert and eagerly await the return of Jesus! - Make the necessary changes that you need to make and be prepared and alert! - Give strict attention, be cautious and active in faith! - Have a great Monday!